Christie Brinkley, a world-class supermodel, definitely knows a few things about cosmetics and how to do makeup. Christie Brinkley must have dedicated thousands of hours to powdering her face and applying various lipsticks, mascaras, and other makeup essentials for her photoshoots and red carpet events. Christie would occasionally handle it herself, but a team of professionals primarily handled it for her. Still, she learned a lot from them. So much so that she started her own makeup brand in 2018—”Christie Brinkley Authentic Beauty.”
The Sports Illustrated star expressed her admiration for makeup, describing it as a form of art. Before entering the modeling industry, Brinkley always rocked the natural, no-makeup look. It wasn’t until the 1960s that she began to experiment with different cosmetics and found what fit her best. She loved that classic Twiggy look with small sun rays under her eyes, which became a big trend. Brikley found all those cool tips and tricks to be quite fun and amazing. This kind of hobby, along with her natural beauty, gives her the support and confidence to appear in public without makeup.
Let’s face it, Christie Brinkley, despite her age, maintains a stunning appearance both with and without makeup. The talented supermodel has no problem with sharing makeup-free photos and videos on social media, encouraging her millions of followers to try living without makeup. In 2022, Brinkley posted a video on Instagram featuring her untouched face, fresh from the shower, while explaining her morning skincare routine. Fans quickly noticed her radiant beauty and started posting tons of lovely comments.
Later that year, Brinkley posted a few more similar photos with one close-up shot of her fine lines and wrinkles. She’s not afraid to show them! In a 2024 interview, Brinkley said that aging was a natural process and that she was comfortable with having wrinkles. There is no need to go full Kim K with those Botox shots. After all, Christie wants her face to reflect the life she’s lived.
What’s her skincare secret?
When it comes to the secrets of Brinkley’s beauty routine, it all comes down to proper skincare. Her approach is not that complicated: cleanse, exfoliate, and moisturize. That’s about it. Drinking lots of water and eating healthy are also crucial parts of her regimen. This is probably why Brinkley, a longtime vegetarian, switched to a pescatarian diet after injuring herself on “Dancing with the Stars” in 2019. She added fish to her diet to help with recovery but continues to avoid sugar and focuses on eating plenty of yummy greens. Another diet she mentioned was the “rainbow diet,” which includes a variety of colorful foods that are good for the skin. But dieting will only get you so far without regular exercises, including weightlifting, spinning, and walking.
As a last resort, Brinkley occasionally turns to non-surgical skin care treatments. In 2018, she revealed that she undergoes Ultherapy to improve sagging skin. She believes in taking advantage of scientific advancements, stating that ignoring them would be foolish, while her makeup-free photos speak for themselves.